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Daphne, AL
City in Baldwin County, Alabama. ZIP codes: 36526.
Population
29,453
Land area
20.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,454
ZIP codes
1
Daphne and its ZIP codes
Daphne at a glance
- Daphne is about 14 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- It is the 20th most populous of 592 cities and towns in Alabama.
- Households here earn a median of $87,250 a year, 36% more than the Alabama figure of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $323,400 (54% above Alabama) and median rent is $1,388 a month.
Local data for Daphne, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Daphne, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$87,250
Poverty rate
7.2%
Median home value
$323,400
Median rent
$1,388/mo
Homeownership
71.5%
Bachelor's or higher
42.9%
Median age
38.3
Average commute
25.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,586), Irish Americans (3,285), Mexican Americans (930).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Baldwin County. PPP loans are for Daphne.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,357
87,943 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,905
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.3B
FY 2026, $10,003 per person
How people get to work
Daphne, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.1%
- Carpooled4.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home14.6%
Average one-way commute: 25.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Daphne, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
759
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
9,007
9.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 39°F
65.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Daphne, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.4%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
10.8%
U.S. 12.8% -2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
ZIP codes in Daphne
1 in or overlapping Daphne. Population shown
Cities near Daphne
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FairhopeCity | 6 mi | 14.8 |
| LoxleyCity | 7.6 mi | 31.9 |
| Point ClearCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 4.6 |
| Spanish FortCity | 9.3 mi | 31.6 |
| SilverhillTown | 9.9 mi | 1.3 |
| StapletonCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 10.9 |
| RobertsdaleCity | 12 mi | 6.9 |
| MobileCity | 14 mi | 150.8 |
| SummerdaleTown | 15 mi | 10.7 |
| ChickasawCity | 16 mi | 4.2 |
| Belle FontaineCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| Magnolia SpringsTown | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| PrichardCity | 18 mi | 25.4 |
| Bay MinetteCity | 18 mi | 17.3 |
| Tillmans CornerCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 13 |
| TheodoreCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Daphne, AL in?
- Daphne is in Baldwin County, Alabama.
- What ZIP codes are in Daphne, AL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Daphne include 36526.
- What is the population of Daphne, AL?
- About 29,453 people live in Daphne, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Daphne?
- Nearby places include Fairhope (6 mi), Loxley (7.6 mi), Point Clear (9.3 mi), Spanish Fort (9.3 mi), Silverhill (9.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023